Special Campus Programs to Consider

Co-op: This program allows students to alternate between semesters of learning in the classroom and semesters of learning in the workplace. While the co-op experiences are connected to the students major and are almost always paid, five years is usually required to complete the bachelors degree.

Cross-registration: An articulation agreement that enables students enrolled at one college to enroll in courses at another institution without formally applying for admission to the second institution.

Internship: This program gives students the chance to gain on-the-job experience while earning academic credit. Internships can last from one semester to one year and are often unpaid. Often, internships can lead to rewarding job opportunities after graduation from college.

Study Abroad: Students continue their college education in another country through this program. Students have the opportunity to study for a semester or a full-year with foreign faculty, to learn another language and to understand another culture. Students may also have the option to study abroad with the Semester at Sea Program which enables students to live, study and work aboard a ship at sea, usually a research vessel. This program allows for on-site research and discovery.

Honors Program: Honors program participants are those who seek academic challenges, enjoy close company of fellow classmates and who are invigorated by the pursuit of knowledge. Students in these programs are given a heavier workload and are faced with greater demands on their time. However, the educational benefits to this program are great — smaller, accelerated classes, independent study and research opportunities.

Spring Break Alternative: This program offers students who enjoy community service and helping others, the opportunity to work locally, nationally and internationally on various service projects during the college’s spring break.

Joint Degree Programs: This type of program has become increasingly popular. Students can increase their course load and earn undergraduate and graduate/first professional degrees in less than the usual amount of time. For example, replacing elective courses with core courses enables the student to graduate with a masters degree within five years.

ROTC Programs: Designed to augment the service academies in producing leaders for the armed forces. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps pay 100% tuition, books, fees and a stipend to eligible college students.

Greek Life: There are national organizations or local chapters on campus called fraternities and sororities. Students become active in community development, social gatherings, civic engagement and campus events.